World War II vet turns 100 on Fourth of July

Long retired from the Navy in January of 1973, obtaining the highest rate available to a noncommissioned officer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A World War II veteran and current Jacksonville resident will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Fourth of July Thursday.  VFW Post 5968 in Orange Park will be holding the special celebration for Fred … Read more

4-year-old girl dead after being left unattended in pickup truck in northwest Houston

HOUSTON, Texas – An investigation is underway in northwest Houston after a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a pickup truck Wednesday evening. Houston police were called around 6:30 p.m. to the 6500 block of Hollister Road near Wilshire Place Drive after the people who were in the car reported the child had … Read more

KENS CARES: Stuff the Bus with school supplies this summer to help kids succeed

Your donations help thousands of San Antonio-area students get the school supplies they need to be successful. SAN ANTONIO — Help provide thousands of underserved students with the school supplies they need to succeed in school! The Stuff the Bus campaign is happening now to collect school supplies for kids in need across San Antonio … Read more

South Texas’ ongoing, long-term drought is drying up springs, lakes, and rivers. Here are the numbers.

South Texas is no stranger to drought and aquifer concerns. However, the latest iteration of a years-long dry stretch is pushing us to levels we haven’t seen before. In some cases, this is cause for concern. In others, it’s not time for panic yet. Recommended Videos As always, water is a complex political, environmental, and … Read more

Keep an eye out! Tips to help you spot severe weather scams, prevent them

SAN ANTONIO – Hurricane Beryl continues moving toward Mexico, and scammers could be watching closely to take advantage of disaster situations. The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about what to look out for after a weather emergency to help people avoid scams. Recommended Videos Some common things seen after a natural disaster include the … Read more